Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1887-06-24
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WASHINGTON LETTER.


This city for the past few days has been
getting its share of the torlid wave, and
those OF its sweltering citizens who can af-
ford such Injuries are fleeing to the sea
shores or the mountains while Others who
are less fortunate find temporary relief in
boating and picnicing on the Potomic. In
fact, il is the general picnic season of
church societies, aud Sunday Schools, md
almost daDy the historic river floats many
crafts hearing hundreds of passengers on
pleasure boats.
The episode of the Rebel battle flags has
provoked volumes OF comment in the news
papers OF the country and still continues
to he topic of general discussion, priv ate
a7 well as public. There can be no ques-
tion but the Presidents action in the INST
ter was ill'ndvised, and that II seriously
shocked the patriotic aud national senti
me nj OF the States that were loyal TO the
Union during the Rebellion, more especial.
ly those OF them that are faithful 10 the
fortunes and principles OF the Republican
party. 1t is well for the President and his
party that he had the tact to gracefully ac.
knowledge, that, owing 10 his hasty net
ion and Ignorance of the law on the sub
| ject, he had erred In approving the order
removing the flags, for once exemplyfying
the ad"ge that "Discretion ia the better
part OF valor," These faded tattered ban
ners are the trophies of the gallant heroes
in blue who won them with their precious
blood, and these relics of war should be
sacredly and tenderly cherished by the great
nation that was saved, in that awful bap-
tsm Of fire. from the twin curse oil slavery
and disunion.
1t would seem from the late report OF
the grand jury OF the District of Columbia
| that great numbers OF the Government EN-.
ployes are threatened with danger mo
disastrous than dismissal from flee
Says the reports "We have taken ;esti-
mony as to the condition of the different
Government buildings in this city, and
find that the Treasury Department, Interior
Department, and Post Office Department
buildings are in very bad sanitary condi-
tion, owing, principally, 10 the defective
manner in which the sewers and sewer
connections in them are constructed.
From this cause The health and lives OF
those who occupy these buildings are en-
dangered. II such buildings were kept in
such condition by a private individual
he would be liable to indictment for main.
tanning a nuisance. We recommend that
Congress be requested to provide a remedy
for this great evil" The report pronoun-
ces the Government Printing Office YER
liable fre-lrap. There are two wooden
stnir-ways, and only one Of them extends
above the second floor, which in cnse OF
fire, would make the danger to life very
great TO those on the Third aud fourth floors
particularly when you remember that
most Of them are females. Not over three.
fourtlls Of the employees could Use the pre-
sent fire. escapes.
The coloIed people Of this city were
greatly enthused and gratfed the other
night by President Cleveland distributing
diploma 10 the graduating class OF their
High School, which was graceful act.
The people Of this city and District have
long been restless under disfranchsement,
feeling quite naturally that, as citizens OF
the United States, they should have the
same privileges as other citizens of til e
States. They have not only been denied
the right TO vote but are also deprived OF
home rule, many. of the most important
local Offices being filled by non.resIdenls OF
the District. There is committee OF One
Hundred whose duty il is TO ngitate these
questions, and il is earnestly hoped that
they will ultimately accomplish the object
desred, although the prospect OF securing
such results is not the most fiattering.
The knowing ones declare that the Pres,
ident is casting about for new Cabinet
materials, he having determined 10 pro-
mote Secretary Lamar TO the Supreme
Bench vacancy. Az II is certain that a
Soulhener win fill the place. | nm sure
MIR. Lamar would be far more acceptable
generally than any other man from that
section, for lie is brilliant, conservative
and progressive.
learn that Speaker Carlisle will come 10
the Capitol next month for the purpose OF
holding conference with the President and
Secretary Fa'rchild as to The advise bility
uf calling AN extra session of Congress.
The general opinion oi those who are best
informed IL that the Democrats will avoid
. an extra session unless they conclude that
II IL impcratiyely necessary both Tor the re.
liel u The country from financial trouble